I'm 63 years old and love to iron. I have purchased at least a dozen steamers over the years. They were all junk... spitting water, leaking, bulky, heavy, mild steam etc. I did not expect this little machine to be any different. BOY WAS I WRONG! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pretty little effective machine!!! I steamed 6 tops and while i did have to keep refilling, MY HAND AND WRIST DIDN'T HURT! My arthritis is thrilled. Its neck shape was thoughtfully designed. They made it comfortable to hold. It is extremely effective, consistent, NON SPITTING STEAM!! I literally just ordered a second one to give to my daughter. If you are not sure which steamer to try, save yourself the heartache of buying a more expensive one only to be disappointed. This little lavender steamer is fabulous!
Please note, the hole in the removable "cup" section that holds the distilled water is tiny. You will need something with a small spout/tip to transfer your distilled water into the cup. Most other companies provide a pouring cup with their steamers, while this one does not. It would be next to impossible to pour water straight from a gallon jug into this steamers "cup".
Along with a pouring cup, I wish they would also add to their "steamer kit" or offer for additional sale, a single, thin, heat resistant glove. When steaming your garment you naturally need to adjust it with one hand, while you steam with the other hand in order to get to hard to reach places. I always wind up burning my left hand. A heat resistant glove would remedy that.
But for under $20. this is one of those rare times you get MORE than what you pay for.